Washington (May 1, 2025) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) released the following statement after the Senate passed their resolution designating April 30, 2025 as \u201cNational Assistive Technology Awareness Day.\u201d <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
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\u201cAssistive technology, which includes communication devices, modified vehicles, glasses, and mobility devices, is not a luxury \u2013 it is essential for individuals with disabilities and older Americans to live in their homes, access education, receive health care, and obtain employment,\u201d said the lawmakers<\/b>. \u201cWe are proud to recognize April 30th as \u2018National Assistive Technology Awareness Day\u2019 and highlight the importance of assistive technology and the state assistive technology programs that improve people\u2019s lives every day.\u201d <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported<\/a> one in four individuals in the United States has a disability, including over 40 percent of adults 65 or older. Additionally, the Department of Education reported<\/a> that there were more than 9 million children with disabilities. <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n \u201cIn their lifetime, everyone on the planet will either need Assistive Technology (AT) or know someone who does. That\u2019s why awareness is crucial\u2014before it\u2019s needed! On behalf of ATAP and the State and Territory Assistive Technology Act Programs, we are grateful to Senators Markey and Cramer for leading the effort for National Assistive Technology Awareness Day 2025!\u201d said Jeannie Krull, Executive Director, ATAP<\/b>. <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n The resolution is endorsed by Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP), American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), Access Ready Inc., American Council of the Blind, CommunicationFIRST, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI), and Perkins School for the Blind. <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n